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Epredia And Paige Announce Global Commercial Distribution Agreement For Digital Pathology Software
PORTSMOUTH, N.H., March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

Epredia, a global leader in precision cancer diagnostics, and Paige, a global 
leader in AI-based diagnostic software in pathology, have announced today that 
they have entered into a commercial distribution agreement for Paige's 
comprehensive portfolio of diagnostic software solutions. 

Under the terms of this agreement, Epredia has been appointed as a global 
distribution partner of the entire Paige portfolio of imaging diagnostic 
solutions. In addition, Epredia will have exclusive distribution rights in 
Japan. In the second quarter of 2021, Epredia will begin to commercialize the 
Paige solutions alongside existing Epredia products in the United States and 
major European Countries, further strengthening its comprehensive digital 
pathology portfolio that already includes the best-in-class CE-marked 3DHistech 
P1000 scanner*. 

The Paige portfolio includes the Paige Platform, a comprehensive imaging 
solution comprised of a fast, zero-footprint viewer, storage capabilities and 
AI-based diagnostic software to help pathologists review cases and support 
their overall workflow. 

The FDA-cleared and CE-marked Paige Platform features FullFocus(TM), an 
intuitive and responsive viewer for pathology scans that supports primary 
diagnosis and their Data Management solution for storage of pathology scans. 
The Paige Platform is designed to be compatible with existing pathology 
solutions, including most scanners, monitors, and laboratory information 
systems.

Paige's AI-based diagnostic software solutions are designed to increase the 
number of cases that can be reviewed and with greater confidence and accuracy. 
Currently Paige Prostate and Paige Breast are CE-marked and available for 
clinical use outside of the United States. Paige Prostate RUO and Paige Breast 
RUO are research-use only solutions that are available in the United States.

"We are extremely excited to be entering into this partnership with Paige to 
commercialize their highly innovative portfolio of AI-based digital pathology 
solutions," explained John Marotta, President, Epredia and Chief Executive 
Officer, PHC Holdings Corporation. "We believe that digital pathology is a key 
part of cancer diagnostics of the future that can greatly improve patient care. 
We see enormous potential in the Paige portfolio and believe it perfectly 
complements our existing portfolio. This deal gives us access to a highly 
innovative portfolio of products that can enable us to deliver on our mission 
of improving lives by enhancing cancer diagnostics for patients."

"This commercial partnership with Epredia is an exciting step for Paige and we 
are thrilled to be working with one of the leading companies in anatomical 
pathology. Epredia's extensive global commercial reach will support our efforts 
to expand our geographical footprint," said Leo Grady, Ph.D., Chief Executive 
Officer of Paige. "Our aim is to transform the diagnostics space by offering a 
portfolio of software applications that help optimize patient outcomes by 
enabling pathologists to unlock insights from each sample and return results to 
the clinician and patient more quickly. This commercial agreement will help 
deliver our solution into the hands of more pathologists across the world to 
help patients get the most timely and effective care."

* Regulatory requirements for the 3DHistech P1000 scanner vary by country, 
please consult with your commercial partner to confirm the approved use of the 
scanner in your country.

Notes for Editors

About Epredia

Epredia is a global leader in the anatomical pathology field, providing 
comprehensive solutions for precision cancer diagnostics and tissue 
diagnostics. Powered by key brands, including Erie Scientific, Menzel-Gläser, 
Microm, Shandon, and Richard-Allan Scientific, Epredia's portfolio includes 
microscope slides, instruments and consumables. Epredia was established 
following the acquisition of Thermo Fisher Scientific's Anatomical Pathology 
business by PHC Holdings in 2019. Epredia has major sites in the United States, 
the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland and China with a total of around 1,200 
employees. Epredia is committed to achieving its mission to improve lives by 
enhancing cancer diagnostics for patients around the world. For further 
information on Epredia and its products, please visit www.epredia.com.

About Paige

Paige was founded in 2017 by Thomas Fuchs, Dr.Sc. and colleagues from Memorial 
Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). The company builds computational pathology 
products designed so patients and their care teams can make effective, more 
informed treatment decisions. With this new class of AI-based technologies 
positioned to drive the future of diagnostics, Paige created a platform to 
deliver this novel technology to pathologists to transform their workflow and 
increase diagnostic confidence and productivity. Paige's products deliver 
insights to pathologists and oncologists so they can arrive efficiently at more 
precise diagnoses for patients. Paige is the first company to receive FDA 
breakthrough designation for computational pathology products.

For additional information, please visit: https://www.paige.ai, 
https://www.paigeplatform.com, Twitter [https://twitter.com/paige_ai], and 
LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/paige-ai/].

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